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SeasonWorld Aquatics Swimming Rules (current edition per World Aquatics Constitution effective 2025-07-29)

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Season2025-26 NCAA Swimming Rules Book (NCAA Championship qualifying standards, FAT timing required, World Aquatics technical baseline with NCAA modifications)

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Section 2: Equipment

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World Aquatics regulates swimwear through its Swimwear Approval Programme. All swimwear worn in World Aquatics-sanctioned competitions must appear on the World Aquatics Approved Swimwear List.

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Swimsuit: NCAA-approved per Equipment Standards (textile fabric only since 2010; no full-body polyurethane suits); FINA/World Aquatics approval list applies; Goggles, swim cap, ear plugs (optional), nose clip (optional); Lane lines: floating lane dividers running the full length of the pool, colo...

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The long course pool shall measure 50 metres (164 ft 1 in) in length. The tolerance for pool length is 0 cm (no shortfall permitted); pools may not be shorter than 50 m at any point.

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations